This family member is an adult and does not realize that she is ill.
2007-11-24 04:21:24 · 11 answers · asked by Rhonda U 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
my family used the scared straight method with me -- I had to bottom out for this to work but it worked
one week in the monkey ward with other, worse off bipolar people than me is all it took -- no more suicide attemps, no more hugh drama, and I take my meds
seeing what I would/could become did it for me, hope this helps
2007-11-24 04:40:40 · answer #1 · answered by leslieguelker0517 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think this is horrible. Now people will be afraid to go to a doctor to talk about mental problems, for fear that they will be FORCED to take medications. So now they wont get the help that they really need. What a stupid law. UNLESS, you have something serious, like schizophrenia, then maybe those people should be forced to take medications, but there are lots of other Mental illnesses, that do not need MEDS to cure.
2016-05-25 05:15:16 · answer #2 · answered by milagro 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many people with a mental illness do not recognize they are experiencing symptoms and therefore have no desire to take medications. In addition, many medications which decrease symptoms of mental illness have undesireable side effects.
Thus, there are many people with serious mental illnesses that refuse to take medications. In most cases it is determined that individuals have the right to refuse to take medications even though they may be experiencing quite profound symptomology.
However, in some instances a court may determine that a person is a danger to themselves, a danger to others or gravely disabled and put them on Commitment. When someone is on Commitment they can be ordered by the court to adhere to mental health treatment- including taking medications.
Commitments are typically initiated by a hospital or outpatient psychiatrist at a mental health center. People on Commitments may still refuse to take oral medications and frequently a medication which can be injected (once or twice a month) is prescribed in order to increase compliance.
2007-11-24 11:15:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you can't but there are things you can do. Listen to what your family member is saying and respond with sympathy. They may be suffering side effects. Do not minimize their worries but help them find ways to cope. Provide them (and yourself) with education about their illness. If someone understands what the medicine is for they may be willing to take it. Also, make sure they know what happens if the med is discontinued or only taken occasionally. If there are bad effects from the med then they need to talk to the Dr about a better one. I take meds and it took years (and many doctors) before I found those that work for me and don't have bad side effects. Iowa Woman
2007-11-24 04:42:50 · answer #4 · answered by Iowa Woman 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Even if you have guardianship, I don't think you would be able to force someone to take medication unless they were in an inpatient setting. And, if you were able to do this, I believe it would be relatively short term. This is so hard because everyone else sees that the person is really sick, but the individual doesn't see it at all. They often think everyone else has the problem.
2007-11-26 15:47:02 · answer #5 · answered by Simmi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you have guardian rights, by law you cannot force a adult to take meds. I know its difficult but if she is that sick you need a doctor to see her or get her sectioned in a correct medical facility they can force them to take medication under some situations but usually only if the patient is at risk of harming herself or others. It is very difficult in these situations but i really recommend her to see a medical or psycological doctor
2007-11-24 04:28:03 · answer #6 · answered by meaussiegirl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
as long as they have been medically deemed incompetent to care for them selves and you are the caregiver of that adult. I do believe that you can administer through force a medication.
Otherwise you can't it's considered their personal choice and right not to talk a medician no matter how ill they are.
2007-11-24 04:25:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the court ordered the meds to be taken then just remind them that they are court ordered to take it and if they dont then tell them that you will contact the authorities and that they will be sent back to the hospital. If not try to get the court to make them take the meds but first they need to be hospitalized.
2007-11-24 04:42:40 · answer #8 · answered by tootiebear 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i disagree w one of ur answerers..... NOBODY likes being ILL... that is so ridiculous!!!
just because they dont wanna accept their illness, and they r happy w themselves DOES NOT mean such a lie.... it's simply they r in denial...
I'VE BEEN there... and u should try to empathize tho i know it IS hard even for u.....
just be patient, give the person time.
2007-11-24 04:26:41 · answer #9 · answered by diva 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no, i wish they were court ordered it would be easier. some people like being "ill"
2007-11-24 04:24:27 · answer #10 · answered by CATWOMAN 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋